Trying Beef Liver As A Natural Iron Supplement For AnemiaI have always struggled with iron deficiency anemia since being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in 2011. Since my diagnosis, I have been...reactions10comments
Getting Appy: The Apps I Use To Manage Life With Crohn'sAm I the only one who's a bit of a phone addict? Perhaps it's the fact that so much of our support...reactions1comment
How Humor Helped Me Cope With ColitisMy husband and I were carpooling to work. He was driving and I had my work notebook in my hands. I began...reactionscomments
When You Feel Like You Have No SupportThere are certain things in my life that I tend to take for granted--a roof over my head, clean water, and accessibility...reactionscomments
Colitis, Gas, and BloatingRecently, I began wondering...could there be a connection between my ulcerative colitis and my gas and bloating? In the morning, I'm skinny...reactions19comments
A Letter on Lessons, Gratitude, and Hope for the IBD CommunityDear Community, Four years ago, I joined this IBD community and felt like I had finally found my voice. Doing my part...reactions3comments
Focusing On Safe Foods Instead of UC Triggers"Make sure you avoid stimulants like caffeine, alcohol, unnatural sugars, cruciferous vegetables, anything with a peel, bubbly drinks, dairy in all forms...reactions8comments
Managing UC During Stress: How I Unpack the "Suitcase of Worry"It’s no wonder I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (UC) at age 19. As a child, I learned to wad up my...reactions1comment
My Top Tips for Coping With Crohn's and Colitis FlaresFlares can be life-altering and completely rock you to your core, especially if it is your first flare. If you have Crohn's...reactions13comments
My Journey to a Positive Pregnancy with Crohn's DiseaseCurrently, I have just begun my second trimester of pregnancy with my first baby, and I wanted to offer a positive perspective...reactions3comments
Managing Invisible Aspects of Crohn's and Ulcerative ColitisThere is a lot to learn when it comes to managing ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. I often remind my patients that...reactionscomments
What I Wish People Understood About Life With Ulcerative ColitisThis year’s World IBD Day really made me think about what I think is the most important thing to talk about on...reactions3comments
Using Spoon Theory to Explain Crohn's and Colitis FatigueOften, I close myself off from friends and family when I'm dealing with an ulcerative colitis flare. The considerate "how are you...reactions10comments
Bathroomphobia: Crohn's Bathroom AnxietyIt was very hard to come up with a title for this article since I am not really sure that "bathroomphobia" is...reactions35comments
Explaining Crohn's To A ChildAcross the last three years I've been hospitalized numerous times for a variety of ailments, including a Crohn's flare. We've always used...reactions2comments
How Life’s Challenges and Past Trauma Can Trigger UC FlaresLike never-ending waves crashing upon the shore, life’s challenges can trigger a colitis flare in a flash. Stress of any kind sends...reactionscomments
Nighttime AnxietiesWhile anxiety is very common in today's society, it is even more prevalent among people who suffer from a chronic illness like...reactions1comment
Is It My Crohn's Disease or Something Else?One of the most frustrating things I personally find about living with Crohn's disease is the fact we can't see our disease.Although...reactions10comments
Getting a Disabled Parking Permit and Getting Over StigmaI wasn't able to find a parking space within reasonable proximity to the front of the store. By the time we hiked...reactions3comments
My Ulcerative Colitis Diagnosis: From First Signs to AcceptanceUlcerative colitis: a name not quite as catchy as Crohn's disease but one that leaves little room for ambiguity. For something so...reactions4comments
